Paul E. Hartman

Paul E. Hartman Went on a new journey March 26, 2011. He was born in Portland, Oregon on August 15, 1923 to Frieda and Frank Hartman. He proudly served his country in the Marines during WWII and Korea. In the 1940's he settled in California, where he worked for Ma Bell for 35 years, installing the millionth telephone line in Los Angeles. Paul worked with the Big Brothers and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1983 Paul reunited with his high-school sweetheart at a Kapowsin High School reunion. They married in 1985, and lived in Parkland for 26 years. Paul enjoyed yearly RV trips to Yuma, Arizona as well as camping in elk country each year during hunting season. He was always on hand to help others with handyman duties, and loved golfing, camping, gardening, and making pancake breakfasts. Paul was a devout Catholic and a servant of God. His parents Frieda and Frank, his brothers Glen, Don, Ken, and Harold, and his stepson Gregg Wilder preceded him in death. Paul leaves behind his loving wife Doris, daughter Linda, granddaughter Paula (Michael) and her son Max, siblings Fr. Augustine Hartman, Mary, JoAnne, and Jerry (Gail). He also leaves his stepsons Jerry (Linda) and Ron, as well as his many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Service at Our Lady Queen of Heaven, 14601 "A" St. S., Tacoma, on April 7th, 2011 at 10a.m., with service at Tahoma National Cemetery to follow at 2 p.m., 18600 S.E. 240th St., Kent.